Most of the wooded parts of present-day Australia have become sclerophyll forest as a result of the extreme age of the continent. The less extensive wet sclerophyll forests have a tall eucalyptus. — “Sclerophyll - BIRD”, .au

Sclerophyll is a type of vegetation that has hard leaves and short internodes (the distance between leaves along the stem) Most areas of the Australian continent able to support woody plants are occupied by sclerophyll communities as forests, savannas or heathlands. — “Sclerophyll - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia”,

Sclerophyll definition, of, pertaining to, or exhibiting sclerophylly. Broad-leaved sclerophyll vegetation, including species such as holly (Ilex), is known as Mediterranean vegetation (q.v.) because it is characteristic of regions with a Mediterranean climate-hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters. — “Sclerophyll | Define Sclerophyll at ”,

Male Golden-fronted Bowerbirds are rare exotic birds. I have one featured in a mating dance in rare video footage of it here.The Fawn-breasted Bowerbird is distributed Satin Bowerbird,is common in rainforest and tall wet sclerophyll forest in eastern Australia from southern Queensland to Victoria. — “The Extraordinary Complex Bowerbird”,

Figure 7 2 Fuel loads in E sieberi forest against years since the last fire 7 5 2 Fuel loads From Figure 7 2 it is apparent that the accumulation of fuel in E sieberi forests is typical of eucalypt forests in that the fuel load shows a rapid early

Figure 10 1 Relationship between bat activity and air temperature showing the importance of monitoring temperature during bat surveys Insufficient data were collected to comment on the effects of fuel reduction burning on bats Research into the effects of burning on bats is difficult and will require improvements in

1955 Larger image 116K At early stage of rejuvenation of eucalypts following wildfires Image Listing |

Figure 14 1 Distribution of dry sclerophyll forests in Australia showing natural fire interval To illustrate the findings of these experiments data are presented for ant communities a group which represent a major component of the forest invertebrate fauna Ants in Australia are

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Figure 9 1 Changes in frond density cover and height of bracken with time since spring and autumn burning compared with the control treatment Herbs Herb density and cover both consistently declined in the control treatments over the seven years of measurement This trend did not occur on treatments burnt in spring or autumn

Figure 14 3 Changes in the relative abundance of selected ant species with time since fire Two species of lower abundance also show changing patterns with time Melophorus sp A reaches its peak abundance between three and six years after fire and then declines rapidly

Figure 14 4 Long term changes in litter biomass for frequently burnt and unburnt plots 1969 1991 mean values shown On control plots mean litter biomass had increased from 14 7 t ha 1 in 1969 to 17 5 t ha 1 in 1991 but has fluctuated from 14 7 t ha 1 to 22 9 t ha 1 during that period On burnt plots

Drainage divisions Mainland Australia New Guinea and Tasmania all sit on top of a single tectonic plate and are connected by a shallow continental shelf From biological and geological points of view they

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Figure 7 1 The Eucalyptus sieberi forests of eastern Tasmania Topographic relief on the two different substrates is markedly different In Mathinna bed areas ridges are sharp and slopes are steep with deeply incised creeklines Aspect in these areas

Figure 9 4 Simplication of the age structure of narrow leaf wattle populations after spring and autumn burning treatments compared with the control treatment Hop wattle As with narrow leaf wattle hop wattle populations aged so that mature plants became senescent in the control treatment No seedlings established within the plots burnt in

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Australian Shingleback Lizards Shingle-back lizards are found in the southern half of Australia, except for eastern and south-eastern coastal areas. It inhabits coastal heaths, dry sclerophyll forests, mallee scrub and Spinifex-dominated sandy deserts. They are diurnal and shelter under fallen timber, leaf litter, and grasses when not active. Shingle-back lizards are primarily herbivorous living on a diet of flowers, berries and succulent leaves, however they will opportunistically consume insects and carrion. Shingle-back lizards are highly monogamous, seeking out the same partner year after year. When breeding begins in spring, the male will seek out the female by the scent trails she leaves behind. Although the female can have one to four live young, which are rather large in comparison to mum (combined weight around 1/3 of her body weight), on average she will give birth to only two. Medium sized lizard with a short thick tail that is used for storing fat. The tail resembles the shape of the head and works to confuse predators. The scales are dark and rough, resembling the appearance of the pine cone on top however, the under belly is creamy coloured and smooth. It has short legs and its tongue is bright blue.

Australian Shingleback Lizards Feeding Shingle-back lizards are found in the southern half of Australia, except for eastern and south-eastern coastal areas. It inhabits coastal heaths, dry sclerophyll forests, mallee scrub and Spinifex-dominated sandy deserts. They are diurnal and shelter under fallen timber, leaf litter, and grasses when not active. Shingle-back lizards are primarily herbivorous living on a diet of flowers, berries and succulent leaves, however they will opportunistically consume insects and carrion. Shingle-back lizards are highly monogamous, seeking out the same partner year after year. When breeding begins in spring, the male will seek out the female by the scent trails she leaves behind. Although the female can have one to four live young, which are rather large in comparison to mum (combined weight around 1/3 of her body weight), on average she will give birth to only two. Medium sized lizard with a short thick tail that is used for storing fat. The tail resembles the shape of the head and works to confuse predators. The scales are dark and rough, resembling the appearance of the pine cone on top however, the under belly is creamy coloured and smooth. It has short legs and its tongue is bright blue.

Thunder Storm in Lake Manchester National Park Quite a large thunder storm in Lake manchester, got absolutely soaked after this video... The trees didn't save me, they were all sclerophyll trees lol.

Binna Burra - Daves Creek Circuit Walk Located in the Binna Burra section of Lamington National Park, this circuit takes walkers through a fascinating variety of forest and heath. Dave's Creek Circuit descends through the head of Nixons Creek out into Dave's Creek country. The track passes through several distinctive vegetation types: warm and cool subtropical rainforest along the Border Track; warm temperate rainforest containing many examples of ancient angiosperms such as coachwood in the Nixons Creek headwaters; and wet sclerophyll forest with giant New England ash around Nagarigoon clearing. ABOUT THE WALK Distance: 12 kilometres Duration: 4-5 hours Category: Full Day Walk Difficulty: Moderate Type: Return Start Point: The track leaves the Border Track 2.3km from the Binna Burra car park.

An Australian King-Parrot - Eating Broad Beans in my Backyard Vegetable Garden Watch an Australian King Parrot eating broad beans in my backyard garden. See a close up of this quiet bird, who seems to enjoy eating broad beans. I had noticed over the last week that some of my broad beans had been eaten and I was not sure who was eating them. Then yesterday morning I spotted this King-Parrot, so I had to get out my video camera and capture the moment!! The following details come from the birdsinbackyard dot net website:- Description Male Australian King-Parrots are the only Australian parrots with a completely red head. Females are similar to males except that they have a completely green head and breast. Both ***es have a red belly and a green back, with green wings and a long green tail. King parrots are normally encountered in pairs or family groups. Similar species The adult Crimson Rosella, Platycercus elegans, is similar to the male Australian King-Parrot, but differs by having blue cheeks, shoulders, and tail, a whitish, rather than red, bill and a dark eye. Immature Crimson Rosellas also differ from female and immature King-Parrots by having blue cheeks, a whitish bill and a more yellow-green rather than dark green colouring. Where does it live? Distribution King-Parrots are found along the east coast and ranges of Australia, ranging from Cooktown in Queensland through to Port Campbell in Victoria. Habitat King-Parrots are usually found in rainforests or wet sclerophyll forests Seasonal movements Largely sedentary. What does it do? Feeding The ...

Mediterranean landscape in California http A Mediterranean climate resembles the climate of the lands in the Mediterranean Basin, which includes most of the area with this climate type worldwide. Beyond areas surrounding the Mediterranean Sea, this climatic type prevails in much of southern California, in parts of Western and South Australia, in southwestern South Africa, and in parts of central Chile. The climate is characterized by warm to hot, dry summers and cool, wet winters. Mediterranean climate zones are associated with the five large subtropical high pressure cells of the oceans, the Azores High, South Atlantic High, North Pacific High, South Pacific High, and Indian Ocean High. These high pressure cells shift polarward in the summer and equatorward in the winter, playing a major role in the formation of the world's tropical deserts and the zones of Mediterranean climate polarward of the deserts. For example, the Azores High is associated with the Sahara Desert and the Mediterranean Basin's climate. The South Atlantic High is similarly associated with the Namib Desert and the Mediterranean climate of the western part of South Africa. The North Pacific High is related to the Sonoran Desert and California's climate. The Mediterranean forests, woodlands, and scrub biome is closely associated with Mediterranean climate zones. Particularly distinctive of the climate are sclerophyll shrublands, called maquis in the Mediterranean Basin and chaparral in California. My ...

emoe - emu - dromaius novaehollandiae The Emu is Australia's tallest native bird, reaching 1.6-1.9m when standing erect. The Emu is found only in Australia. It lives throughout most of the continent, ranging from coastal regions to high in the Snowy Mountains. The main habitats are sclerophyll forest and savanna woodland. Emus were once found in Tasmania, but were exterminated soon after Europeans arrived. Emus eat fruits, seeds, growing shoots of plants, insects, other small animals, and animal droppings. They move within their range according to climatic conditions. If sufficient food and water are present, birds will reside in one area. Visit for highres version or broadcast video footage.

Emu, Australia's tallest bird ... Broadcast format available at: The Emu (dromaius novaehollandiae ) is found only in Australia. It lives throughout most of the continent, ranging from coastal regions to high in the Snowy Mountains. The main habitats are sclerophyll forest and savanna woodland. Emus were once found in Tasmania, but were exterminated soon after Europeans arrived. Emus eat fruits, seeds, growing shoots of plants, insects, other small animals, and animal droppings. They move within their range according to climatic conditions. If sufficient food and water are present, birds will reside in one area. The Emu is Australia's tallest native bird, reaching 1.6-1.9m when standing erect.

Summoning - Habbanan Beneath The Stars I'm a big fan of the Austrian band Summoning, whose lyrics draw inspiration from the writings of JRR Tolkien. I had the idea of gathering the best pictures i could find about the place i live, Madeira Island, and make a video using Summoning's music because the scenery fits perfectly the music. This island is special because it is where there are some of the oldest forests in the world. The laurisilva forests of Macaronesia are relicts of a vegetation type which originally covered much of the Mediterranean Basin when the climate of the region was more humid. With the drying of the Mediterranean Basin during the Pliocene, the laurel forests gradually retreated, replaced by more drought-tolerant sclerophyll plant communities. Most of the last remaining laurisilva forests around the Mediterranean are believed to have disappeared approximately 10000 years ago at the end of the Pleistocene, when the Mediterranean basin became warmer and drier, although some remnants of the laurel forest flora still persist in the mountains of southern Spain, north-center of Portugal and northern Morocco, and two constituent species (Laurus nobilis and Ilex aquifolium) remain widespread. The location of the Macaronesian Islands in the North Atlantic Ocean moderated these climatic fluctuations, and maintained the relatively humid and mild climate which has allowed these forests to persist to the present day. more information: www.madeira- Summoning homepage: www ...

“The majority of our plants have not only adapted to this, but take advantage of it in breeding season; it's known as 'sclerophyll scrubland,' and it likes to born. only adapted to this, but take advantage of it in breeding season; it's known as 'sclerophyll scrubland,' and it likes to burn”— Cooking Off the Humans,